executive assistant, Global Channel Development

Starbucks Coffee Company•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Now Brewing - executive assistant - Global Channel Development! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. Become a part of the Global Channel Development (GCD) organization and join us in our endeavor to grow the Starbucks brand outside of our cafes, in collaboration with our key business partners. As the executive assistant to the senior vice president of GCD, you will be an integral part of this global team and act as a functional resource to internal and external partners. We are looking for partners with a high level of integrity, problem solving capabilities, and proactive organizational skills who are comfortable with ambiguity and possess the capability to meet the demands of a global team. As an executive assistant, you will Support the SVP of GCD by representing the leader and the global team with a high level of interpersonal savvy and efficiency Handle confidential and sensitive information with internal and external contacts with a high level of professionalism and composure. Lead the day-to-day support of calendaring, travel, invoices, expenses, and other administrative functions Forward-thinking, proactive, reliable, and acts with integrity Collaborate with global assistants supporting leadership within GCD and across the broader enterprise Organize and schedule global team meetings, both in person and virtual, either leveraging audiovisual equipment, or setting up meeting facilities and potential international travel. Schedule executive domestic and international travel in compliance with existing policies and procedures. Proactively address all aspects of the executive's travel to ensure productivity and safety Actively engage with the executive's direct report team to ensure alignment of priorities and open communication paths Comfortable engaging with external and global networks and working across multiple time zones Serve as a leader to the administrative team within GCD across the world

Requirements

Progressive administrative experience 7-9 yrs.
Providing support to executive level management or equivalent 7-9 yrs.
Fast-paced environment 7-9 yrs.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, expert PowerPoint skills
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Broad knowledge and understanding of the business, including both function and company priorities

Responsibilities

Support the SVP of GCD by representing the leader and the global team with a high level of interpersonal savvy and efficiency
Handle confidential and sensitive information with internal and external contacts with a high level of professionalism and composure.
Lead the day-to-day support of calendaring, travel, invoices, expenses, and other administrative functions
Forward-thinking, proactive, reliable, and acts with integrity
Collaborate with global assistants supporting leadership within GCD and across the broader enterprise
Organize and schedule global team meetings, both in person and virtual, either leveraging audiovisual equipment, or setting up meeting facilities and potential international travel.
Schedule executive domestic and international travel in compliance with existing policies and procedures.
Proactively address all aspects of the executive's travel to ensure productivity and safety
Actively engage with the executive's direct report team to ensure alignment of priorities and open communication paths
Comfortable engaging with external and global networks and working across multiple time zones
Serve as a leader to the administrative team within GCD across the world

Benefits

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.
Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P. ), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.
Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.
You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.
Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies.
This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative.
For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.
For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.